Well, clearly, you all dont want to comment on serious issues!! Ah my Dear Readers...here's something amusing.
The newspaper had an article about a Sudanese man who had "been forced to marry a goat after he was caught having sex with it."
And he had to pay a dowry!
No wonder women can't find enough guys.
Thursday, September 27, 2007
Monday, September 24, 2007
Iran, cont.
Well, I just listened to the speech referred to below and all my worst fears came true.
The President of Columbia Univ. Lee Bollinger introduced the Dictator with a very strong and hostile speech. I was almost taken aback myself. It showed his courage but strangely seemed "rude and inhospitable" which is what the Dictator said later. How wierd was that?! That the truth and calling him what he was seemed like an insult. It shows how smart the guy was to come for this PR trip...it all worked to his favor.
His own speech was a rambling lofty treatise on science and the supposed search for truth. And of course then he wove in his lies.
But the questions and his avoidance yet seeming to answer was responded to by applause in the audience.
He was not a screaming lunatic which would be possibly the ONLY way it could have been detrimental to his cause. He appeared to be a reasoning intelligent man who positioned himself as an academic too and thus bonded with the kids.
If one did not know the facts, he even might come off as correct in his goals.
Then a Professor from Iran who is on the faculty was interviewed and he said it would take him a week to to undo the damage and the lies. Therein lies the danger of allowing him to come and talk. Sad and misguided under the guise of free speech.
And so it goes as it always has and we pay the price later...particularly when an unpopular war here is so mismanaged and gives him all the ammunition he needed.
The President of Columbia Univ. Lee Bollinger introduced the Dictator with a very strong and hostile speech. I was almost taken aback myself. It showed his courage but strangely seemed "rude and inhospitable" which is what the Dictator said later. How wierd was that?! That the truth and calling him what he was seemed like an insult. It shows how smart the guy was to come for this PR trip...it all worked to his favor.
His own speech was a rambling lofty treatise on science and the supposed search for truth. And of course then he wove in his lies.
But the questions and his avoidance yet seeming to answer was responded to by applause in the audience.
He was not a screaming lunatic which would be possibly the ONLY way it could have been detrimental to his cause. He appeared to be a reasoning intelligent man who positioned himself as an academic too and thus bonded with the kids.
If one did not know the facts, he even might come off as correct in his goals.
Then a Professor from Iran who is on the faculty was interviewed and he said it would take him a week to to undo the damage and the lies. Therein lies the danger of allowing him to come and talk. Sad and misguided under the guise of free speech.
And so it goes as it always has and we pay the price later...particularly when an unpopular war here is so mismanaged and gives him all the ammunition he needed.
Sunday, September 23, 2007
Columbia...NOT "the gem of the ocean"
The invitation from Columbia University to the President of Iran is so objectionable on many fronts.
If Hitler were touring the US would they have invited him?
I realize that students (of which I was once a typical one) are by nature liberal, learning, open. And that leads them sometimes to make the wrong choices. Exposure to dictators is not a requirement to expanding their minds.
Any questions they might ask will not be answered with truth, but insane rhetoric...so what is the point?
(How's that for a parlay...from the Emmy's to Hitler...well you can't say I'm limited in interests!)
If Hitler were touring the US would they have invited him?
I realize that students (of which I was once a typical one) are by nature liberal, learning, open. And that leads them sometimes to make the wrong choices. Exposure to dictators is not a requirement to expanding their minds.
Any questions they might ask will not be answered with truth, but insane rhetoric...so what is the point?
(How's that for a parlay...from the Emmy's to Hitler...well you can't say I'm limited in interests!)
Sunday, September 16, 2007
Great show!!
Wow! Tonight the Emmy Show was (actually it's still on) IS amazing! Funny, good writing, great music with The Jersey Boys honoring The Sopranos, Tony Bennett and Christine Aguilara doing a duet. Terrific hosting by Ryan Seacrest and a lot of red dresses. Red must be the color this year. Fox put it on and it is very hip.
Ok...it's later and now I'm pissed! James Gandalfini didn't win for his last year on The Sopranos! He was robbed. This is wrong. And if not him, then it should have been Hugh Laurie for House. (But it's still a good show.)
Still later. Ok, at least the show Sopranos won as best drama which it is and will forever be.
The taping of this Emmy Show was "in the round" which was a first and I think made it very fun and family like...if you are in the biz. I really think this was the best Emmy Show I can remember.
Let's see what the critics think...but trust me on this one. Night...
Ok...it's later and now I'm pissed! James Gandalfini didn't win for his last year on The Sopranos! He was robbed. This is wrong. And if not him, then it should have been Hugh Laurie for House. (But it's still a good show.)
Still later. Ok, at least the show Sopranos won as best drama which it is and will forever be.
The taping of this Emmy Show was "in the round" which was a first and I think made it very fun and family like...if you are in the biz. I really think this was the best Emmy Show I can remember.
Let's see what the critics think...but trust me on this one. Night...
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
It's not television...
HBO's slogan has always been "it's not tv it's HBO."
Well, now they should change it to "It's not TV it's porn!" As Linda Stassi so articulately wrote in today's NY Post, the new HBO "breakout" show entitled Tell Me You Love Me is not loveable, or even likeable, but it is hard porn..not even soft! (You'll excuse the expression.)
This hour drama about sex and marriage is disgusting and boring...a hard combo to accomplish.
Actual handjobs, intercourse and suggested oral sex with really unlikeable characters.
I'm not a prude but I wrote HBO complaining. The Sopranos will be missed!
Well, now they should change it to "It's not TV it's porn!" As Linda Stassi so articulately wrote in today's NY Post, the new HBO "breakout" show entitled Tell Me You Love Me is not loveable, or even likeable, but it is hard porn..not even soft! (You'll excuse the expression.)
This hour drama about sex and marriage is disgusting and boring...a hard combo to accomplish.
Actual handjobs, intercourse and suggested oral sex with really unlikeable characters.
I'm not a prude but I wrote HBO complaining. The Sopranos will be missed!
Saturday, September 08, 2007
doo do doo do
Okay, this is wierd! I was sitting in a dentist office and a woman in the office waiting, came up to me and said "I'm a pyschic and I think you need a reading. I never do this but here is my card."
So, I immediately called one of my friends in LA who lives for this stuff and has about six of them on call and told her about it. She wanted to call her and so I let her do it as the experiment.
She said she'd gotten a lot right, her parents names etc. and other stuff no one could know, so I decided to go for it. I called and made an appointment and the pyschic asked my birthdate, city of birth, maiden name and made an appointment for next week. I called my friend and told her that it's obvious to me she is going to GOOGLE ME AND FIND OUT ALL ABOUT ME! She had our birthdate and city so she could get our parents names. But I decided to go through with it anyway.
Then today the psychic called and told me " I was going through your information and it seems you are not receptive to it, so I'm not going to take your money. I'll return your check."
I was in shock..and said I am and have had a lot of readings except one who cheated and I found out. But if she didn't want to, ok.
Then I thought, oh my god, she saw something awful and didnt want to tell me. Or she "vibed" that I said she'd google us, in which case she is amazing!!
Anyway, my friend and I talked about it and we decided I had to call her back and see what she saw.
I did and she said no, there was nothing bad, in fact I had an amazing aura and she couldn't see much to tell me. And she thought perhaps she was "meant to read my friend who had a lot to find out."
So...she changed her excuse. This is either total b.s. or she is amazing. My friend told her brother to call and have a reading...so I hope that will give us more info. This a first. Turned down by a psychic! Wierd!
So, I immediately called one of my friends in LA who lives for this stuff and has about six of them on call and told her about it. She wanted to call her and so I let her do it as the experiment.
She said she'd gotten a lot right, her parents names etc. and other stuff no one could know, so I decided to go for it. I called and made an appointment and the pyschic asked my birthdate, city of birth, maiden name and made an appointment for next week. I called my friend and told her that it's obvious to me she is going to GOOGLE ME AND FIND OUT ALL ABOUT ME! She had our birthdate and city so she could get our parents names. But I decided to go through with it anyway.
Then today the psychic called and told me " I was going through your information and it seems you are not receptive to it, so I'm not going to take your money. I'll return your check."
I was in shock..and said I am and have had a lot of readings except one who cheated and I found out. But if she didn't want to, ok.
Then I thought, oh my god, she saw something awful and didnt want to tell me. Or she "vibed" that I said she'd google us, in which case she is amazing!!
Anyway, my friend and I talked about it and we decided I had to call her back and see what she saw.
I did and she said no, there was nothing bad, in fact I had an amazing aura and she couldn't see much to tell me. And she thought perhaps she was "meant to read my friend who had a lot to find out."
So...she changed her excuse. This is either total b.s. or she is amazing. My friend told her brother to call and have a reading...so I hope that will give us more info. This a first. Turned down by a psychic! Wierd!
Monday, September 03, 2007
It could happen...
In between watching amazing tennis this weekend, I looked at the NY Times marriage announcements as I always do.
There were two stories that were particularly hope inspiring for those of us still looking.
The first was about a couple who met when the bride emailed a complaint to a business and got a refund which was too much and emailed it back. The customer service guy was impressed and then emailed her and it turned into a relationship and now a marriage. Isn't that a great one? Honesty pays.
The second was a real "meant to be." A couple who knew each other at camp when kids, ran into each other as adults. He asked her out, she wasn't interested and already dating someone. They broke up and she went on a dating web site and this same guy who now didn't remember her, caught her eye this time. They are married. This couple was meant to be in the stars!
Now...as we say, it should only happen to us...or at least me!!
There were two stories that were particularly hope inspiring for those of us still looking.
The first was about a couple who met when the bride emailed a complaint to a business and got a refund which was too much and emailed it back. The customer service guy was impressed and then emailed her and it turned into a relationship and now a marriage. Isn't that a great one? Honesty pays.
The second was a real "meant to be." A couple who knew each other at camp when kids, ran into each other as adults. He asked her out, she wasn't interested and already dating someone. They broke up and she went on a dating web site and this same guy who now didn't remember her, caught her eye this time. They are married. This couple was meant to be in the stars!
Now...as we say, it should only happen to us...or at least me!!
Saturday, September 01, 2007
fugedaboudit!
It appears the new neighbor has a girlfriend. The end of the story. Knew it was too good to be true!
Tuesday, August 28, 2007
special delivery
I always say that I'll never meet a guy unless he rings my doorbell...that's how "lazy" I am about looking. Well, kids...guess what!?
Today I saw movers coming in next door and I knew the condo owner next to me had rented out to a "single man."
What a man! Tall, handsome, in the right age bracket...does it matter that there were two "young" women helping him move in. Let's pray they are the decorators.
I went in, introduced myself, even though I had no makeup on...foolish...and he was very nice.
Then I ran back home, set my hair, combed it out,put on some blush and some shorts and went back with a few mouse traps...well it's a welcome present.
Stay tuned!
Today I saw movers coming in next door and I knew the condo owner next to me had rented out to a "single man."
What a man! Tall, handsome, in the right age bracket...does it matter that there were two "young" women helping him move in. Let's pray they are the decorators.
I went in, introduced myself, even though I had no makeup on...foolish...and he was very nice.
Then I ran back home, set my hair, combed it out,put on some blush and some shorts and went back with a few mouse traps...well it's a welcome present.
Stay tuned!
Tuesday, August 21, 2007
Hampton Holiday
So, all in all I had a great five days. My friends, Lil and Lennie are wonderful and have a beautiful home. Their little grandchild, Lilly was there and it was fun playing with her. Very sweet little girl with a constant smile and no tears! yay!
We ate ourselves silly at a few good restaurants, sushi in Sag Harbor, seafood at Pacific, and yes I gained five pounds. But the rhubarb pie was worth every bite.
I did a lot of walking and worked out in their gym, they have everything at that house except an extra guy.
As to the guy thing...you will love this. I'd been fixed up with a guy a month or so ago and he had called me several times. Nice enough, smart, though not attracted to him physically. But I decided I'd call him as he was in the Hamptons and see if we hit it off while hitting tennis balls. He was happy to hear from me, we made a date for Monday as I was booked up all weekend and...he never showed! Never called. And the kicker is I didn't care that much in the first place, but what about manners? Huh?
I did hit myself on the nose with my tennis racquet as I was having a lesson. Am waiting to see if it's broken or merely bruised. How's that for news?
We ate ourselves silly at a few good restaurants, sushi in Sag Harbor, seafood at Pacific, and yes I gained five pounds. But the rhubarb pie was worth every bite.
I did a lot of walking and worked out in their gym, they have everything at that house except an extra guy.
As to the guy thing...you will love this. I'd been fixed up with a guy a month or so ago and he had called me several times. Nice enough, smart, though not attracted to him physically. But I decided I'd call him as he was in the Hamptons and see if we hit it off while hitting tennis balls. He was happy to hear from me, we made a date for Monday as I was booked up all weekend and...he never showed! Never called. And the kicker is I didn't care that much in the first place, but what about manners? Huh?
I did hit myself on the nose with my tennis racquet as I was having a lesson. Am waiting to see if it's broken or merely bruised. How's that for news?
Thursday, August 16, 2007
off to the Hamptons...
I'm off to the Hamptons for the first time this year...had to get out of the city! I hope to have a great time and will certainly let you know! bye for now...
Monday, August 13, 2007
Viva what?
Ok, now I'm losing it! One of the best Elvis songs ever was Viva Las Vegas, not that I'm prejudiced or anything because I...yes, I was in the movie, Dear Readers! I was an extra in movies while in college and I was a show girl clearly seen if you know who I am, in a pivotal scene between E and Ann Margret!
And now, the horror of it...they are using the song for, get ready...Viagra!
I swear!
I just heard this commercial with very nice looking guys playing their instruments, you should excuse the expression and then singing...'Viva..Viagra!' Stop it! Let's all complain, shall we!I'll never be able to enjoy that song again.
And now, the horror of it...they are using the song for, get ready...Viagra!
I swear!
I just heard this commercial with very nice looking guys playing their instruments, you should excuse the expression and then singing...'Viva..Viagra!' Stop it! Let's all complain, shall we!I'll never be able to enjoy that song again.
Friday, August 10, 2007
dogdays of summer
Dear Readers, it's too hot to think. But I have actually been doing a little business and hope to have some good news about future stuff coming end of this month! I wish things were more exciting social wise but alas...no Mr. Adequate's or even less than. What the heck is going on? Men come out of the woodwork please.
Friday, August 03, 2007
Bill and Me
By the magic of the Internet, I am on it! Bill Clinton comes to Aspen every year...no, not to see me. And this year I asked him a question and the whole thing is available for your viewing. The link is http://www.time.com/time/clintonstengel/
And if you don't want to watch the whole thing, move the little timer on the left of the Big Screen...to 1:03...I ask my question near the end.
And if you don't want to watch the whole thing, move the little timer on the left of the Big Screen...to 1:03...I ask my question near the end.
Thursday, August 02, 2007
lordy it's hot!
I don't know about the rest of you, but I am melting! I cannot, repeat, cannot deal with this heat. I have turned in a veg and will remain so until the next rain. Sorry, not more exciting, but...
Saturday, July 28, 2007
The big wedding
So one of my best friends got married this weekend. He was 51 and it was the first one! They had been on and off for 13 years and it was such a relief for us all! I just want them to have babies already!
He said something really great at the ceremony...that it was probably best they had waited this long...to do it right. And I believe that. If you are meant to be with someone, it'll be. No matter how long it takes.
The wedding was like a great fun party. I haven't been to one in a while.
Next time...me? It could happen!! Let's put that out into the Universe...shall we?!
He said something really great at the ceremony...that it was probably best they had waited this long...to do it right. And I believe that. If you are meant to be with someone, it'll be. No matter how long it takes.
The wedding was like a great fun party. I haven't been to one in a while.
Next time...me? It could happen!! Let's put that out into the Universe...shall we?!
Wednesday, July 25, 2007
I'm backkk....
Well, Dear Readers, unfortunately I am back from Aspen. I say "unfortunately" because I was having such a great time, I didn't want to come home. But I did...first of all, my good friend is getting married. He has been a bachelor for 51 years!!! Hope springs eternal. And second, I always believe you should leave when you are still having fun. And boy did I!! No, no...nothing naughty, alas...but soooooo close!
I thought I'd start this yet again "new" phase with a new photo...taken on the set of a new web cast I did...to be coming up soon and then I'll tell you all about it. The photog, Frank Sicilano (gee I wonder if he's Italian) took a whole lot of shots and I'm trying them out. Tell me what you think. First...a little leg....
I thought I'd start this yet again "new" phase with a new photo...taken on the set of a new web cast I did...to be coming up soon and then I'll tell you all about it. The photog, Frank Sicilano (gee I wonder if he's Italian) took a whole lot of shots and I'm trying them out. Tell me what you think. First...a little leg....
Thursday, July 19, 2007
I am 35!!
Okay, it's official. When asked how old I am, I lie, when asked how old I FEEL...I say 35. But now others have stated that so it's official.
I'm in Aspen, having a ball and doing things like long walks, interesting lectures and a rock concert! Feeling very young, I was dancing to the music of an old buddy Chris Isaak, when four young..and I mean teenager type guys were talking behind me.
Well, you Dear Readers know how I hate loud talking (like on cell phones) at inappropriate moments, so I nicely asked them to keep it down.
We got to talking and it turned out they were all in their early twenties and very adorable.
They actually asked me to go for drinks with them, and I told them that was very sweet, except I could be their grandmother! True...but let's not go into details.
They were shocked...or pretended to be...and insisted I was not old enough to be their mother.
How old am I...I asked, hopefully.
35, they replied!!! Yeah, right! And they refused to believe I wasn't.
I love Aspen!!!
I'm in Aspen, having a ball and doing things like long walks, interesting lectures and a rock concert! Feeling very young, I was dancing to the music of an old buddy Chris Isaak, when four young..and I mean teenager type guys were talking behind me.
Well, you Dear Readers know how I hate loud talking (like on cell phones) at inappropriate moments, so I nicely asked them to keep it down.
We got to talking and it turned out they were all in their early twenties and very adorable.
They actually asked me to go for drinks with them, and I told them that was very sweet, except I could be their grandmother! True...but let's not go into details.
They were shocked...or pretended to be...and insisted I was not old enough to be their mother.
How old am I...I asked, hopefully.
35, they replied!!! Yeah, right! And they refused to believe I wasn't.
I love Aspen!!!
Saturday, July 14, 2007
Still in Aspen
Well, this is definitely the place for me! I love it here..the mountains, the clean air, the people. I had a ball at the Aspen Institute and as usual met some very brilliant and interesting people. Now am just hanging out, going to music, dance and seeing friends.
I never ever ever go out every night and day in NY....here it seems like there is always something great to do and people are extremely friendly and invite you to do things.
I met the most gorgeous guy...wait, don't get too excited. He is in his 40's and a physical therapist and I went for a treatment to him. Suffice to say I am going for another...yes he cured me already of all the aches and pains but a follow up couldn't hurt!
I never ever ever go out every night and day in NY....here it seems like there is always something great to do and people are extremely friendly and invite you to do things.
I met the most gorgeous guy...wait, don't get too excited. He is in his 40's and a physical therapist and I went for a treatment to him. Suffice to say I am going for another...yes he cured me already of all the aches and pains but a follow up couldn't hurt!
Sunday, July 08, 2007
Perchance to dream
DearReaders, I am in Aspen and have had a major epiphany that I must share with you as I always do!
In between lectures on the brain, Shakespeare,and politics, I am meeting wonderful people, most of them couples and I think that is responsible for the dream I had last night!
I was an "extra" in the movies...which by the way I was in college at UCLA and that was my start in show biz. But more importantly, I think it was a symbol of how I am feeling...the 'extra' one in a threesome!
Now don't get me wrong, it's not sexual ...but I am feeling much more strongly than usual a very distinct urge to merge! But with a partner of my own. Maybe it's the beauty of Aspen, the clean air, the romantic walks, the fun to be had and discussions to share.
And then, even wierder, I continued the dream and into it walked my ex-husband and it was very..hot! I do not want to remarry him, but he sure represented happiness for a while and safety.
Sigh...without going to psychological on you, it is obvious that it is time to meet someone and get it over already!
The good news is that some of the couples are going to be on the lookout for that more than adequate guy and who knows..maybe they will find him and send him.
Otherwise things are great...and I'll tell you the more substantive stuff later.
In between lectures on the brain, Shakespeare,and politics, I am meeting wonderful people, most of them couples and I think that is responsible for the dream I had last night!
I was an "extra" in the movies...which by the way I was in college at UCLA and that was my start in show biz. But more importantly, I think it was a symbol of how I am feeling...the 'extra' one in a threesome!
Now don't get me wrong, it's not sexual ...but I am feeling much more strongly than usual a very distinct urge to merge! But with a partner of my own. Maybe it's the beauty of Aspen, the clean air, the romantic walks, the fun to be had and discussions to share.
And then, even wierder, I continued the dream and into it walked my ex-husband and it was very..hot! I do not want to remarry him, but he sure represented happiness for a while and safety.
Sigh...without going to psychological on you, it is obvious that it is time to meet someone and get it over already!
The good news is that some of the couples are going to be on the lookout for that more than adequate guy and who knows..maybe they will find him and send him.
Otherwise things are great...and I'll tell you the more substantive stuff later.
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